butting in
Example Sentences
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“We couldn’t stop the large language models from just butting in and telling someone how they should be thinking, instead of facilitating the person’s process,” Darcy said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024
“I know I’m butting in, but I noticed your boys have beautiful manners.”
From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2023
A heat wave butting in during the monsoon season is not unheard of, according to meteorologists.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2022
If he doesn’t respond well to this, or if he keeps butting in despite your explicitly asking him not to, it’s time to look for a new job, as tough as I know that is.
From Slate • Aug. 9, 2021
It was such an endearing moment, but I was annoyed at Habiba for butting in.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
